Delhi protest alert: Metro stations shut as security tightened across capital
Delhi was placed on high alert on Saturday ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, with several Metro stations shut, reports of train cancellations and around 40,000 security personnel reportedly deployed amid heightened security measures. Security was tightened across the national capital, with vehicle checks intensified at interstate borders, drones deployed for…
Delhi braced for heightened security ahead of a protest at Jantar Mantar organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged voter-roll irregularities. Security measures were intensified across the national capital, with several Metro stations closed, borders sealed, and around 40,000 security personnel deployed.
Authorities imposed prohibitory orders in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Delhi, restricting gatherings of five or more people without prior permission. Drones and police patrols patrolled key locations, while vehicle checks were heightened at interstate borders. The protest was set to begin on October 10, 2026, with demonstrators aiming to pressure Kumar to step down.
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